8 Irish Mixed Drinks That Will Have You Seeing Leprechauns

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St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching, and perhaps you want to save a little bit of money by throwing a party or celebrating at home this year. No problem! Avoid crowded bars and getting elbowed in the ribs by making your own Irish-themed drinks.

If you want something fancier than just a glass of Guinness or Magners Cider, then you’ve come to the right place. I’ve compiled a list of cocktails you can concoct yourself! Caution: Not all of these drinks are authentic Irish. Some of them are just green, and therefore fall under the category of appropriate St. Paddy’s Day drinks.

And remember, you can always experiment for yourself. When I was in Dublin, I asked the bartender for a “fruity” drink, and he gave me a glass of whiskey with cranberry juice. So really, anything goes, especially if you’ve got whiskey on hand.

Happy (Responsible) Drinking! It’s very Irish to hold your alcohol. It’s not very Irish to upchuck all over your Cousin Eddy’s new loafers.
–Marian

1. The Irish Car Bomb

2. Pot O Gold

You don’t have to catch a leprechaun this St. Patrick’s Day to get your gold at the end of the rainbow. All you need is some ginger ale, whiskey, sugar, and orange – and you’re sure to find your treasure.

4. Irish Flag

5. Tea Toddy

If we’re going to have a coffee drink, there certainly has to be a recipe for tea, as it is an equally important beverage across the pond. Get really Irish and slip some cream liqueur and whiskey into your Earl Grey.

7. Irish Black Russian Recipe

Oh yes, the nationalities are mixing now. This is an Irish spin on a Black Russian. It takes vodka, Kahlua, Coca-Cola and Guinness. That’s right, mix your Coke and your beer, and go where few Americans have gone before.